Chadwick Boseman: Meet Mr. James Brown

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[@mamashiraz]

Chadwick Boseman didn’t act in this movie. He channeled James Brown’s spirit. RIP King💔 #wakandaFOREVER

[@MarciaK-G..79]

Yes!

[@nadinewebster5861]

Yes; I Truly Believe That.......

[@theresareepadilla9699]

👍 YES 👍

[@Tenya764]

This year sucks big times...I can't stop watching Chadwick's videos on you tube 😭😭😭

[@taylorreed1580]

Tenyalinda Tenyalinda me too

[@breezygirl3135]

It’s chilling to hear Jill Scott talk about how she felt like she was mourning him. 😳😳😳

[@Mrs_SBIV]

Girl! That took me out!

[@Votethepower]

I know right! Jill Scott impresses me as being a very intuitive person, having a type of soul awareness. RIP Chadwick.

[@jawayne224]

I think she was talking about mourning James and not Chadwick

[@Votethepower]

@@jawayne224 She was. It just hits kinda deeply in an erie kind of way.

[@johjackson651]

I, as a professionally trained Method actor, know 'exactly' what she is talking about. It is 'other' level, and so profound, when you experience it!

[@breezygirl3135]

Ugh, I wish we could have him back 💕💕💕💕💕😭😭😭😭

[@Tenya764]

😭😭😭

[@CBrown9758]

BreezyGirl 313 I know😔.

[@mercyriungu6913]

😢😢😢😢😢me too

[@ncamieramza5891]

I know, if we can go to God and ask him to bring back a celebrity it would be this guy. Not that everyone wasn't loved and appreciated but this guy there is something about him.

[@veronicajohnson7373]

We also lost Nylsan Ellis (Bobby Byrd)...another young talented man.

[@geo386]

It was sad to see such a talented actor passing. In this interview its mentioned what a powerful performer he is.

[@DiosanXaquerry]

* was :(

[@alonzojneloms8765]

Mr.Boseman, he didn't disappoint in this role! Like Jamie Fox with the Ray Charles story! You get lost in this story line! Forgetting you are watching Mr. Boseman! One hell of a performance. And we miss both Legends!

[@alonzojneloms8765]

Like Little Richard. James Brown was ahead of his time! Trailblazers or God Father's of their Arts and Music! We miss them! I love Black Excellence!

[@barbarajeppe1695]

What a blessing he was.

[@caneidavis4284]

True.

[@alexisstevens4694]

He TRULY was something SPECIAL. Still in disbelief. RIP Chadwick Boseman and Nelsan Ellis❤

[@tierracruz1783]

He was awesome .Playing James Brown He took my breath away. I thought I was watching James Brown for real.. He madeJames Brown proud

[@Hungrycyclist81]

Goosebumps every time ❗️

[@ATL4LIFE2023]

I love this movie. He was and is GREAT. His passing still hurts daily. I find myself crying at times. But I know he is in a better place. He is not in anymore pain. You are so missed. 🙏

[@maryalston3884]

He was ahead of his time. I would love to have him back,not just as BLACK Panther but moreso as, Chadwick!

[@kellycunningham6815]

Breaks my heart. He's one of the few actors that seems so authentic. What a loss.

[@classiseverything2me]

I literally watched this movie over and over......and over. His portrayal of James Brown continues to blow my mind and was soooooo Oscar worthy!!!!

[@Redd91ful]

same!!

[@gwengriffin7987]

I remember seeing James Brown in concert when I was a Little girl and Chadwick Boseman embodied Jame Brown in this movie. Everything I saw in James Brown, Chadwick Boseman embodied it. When I watched this movie it was as if I was that little girl watching James Brown in Concert. R.I.P. James Brown & Chadwick Boseman!! Well done!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯💯💯

[@venessaabrams2856]

Chadwick was something special! He was touched "by an angel"! His light spread around the world! I guess Hollywood or the Oscar's will recognize him posthumously, but they missed a chance to give this man an Oscar while he was living. He played the hell of this role! RIP Chadwick! We love and miss you!

[@sheilataylor9591]

Agree 💯

[@lynneanderson4255]

He should've gotten Oscars for this role and Black Panther.

[@venessaabrams2856]

100!

[@iam_kinsta]

To be diagnosed with the most difficult disease you can’t even tell he brung every strength of energy and life into this character in this movie wow🕊🕊💛

[@joepeoples7449]

Chadwick left us too soon. Wish he were here a lot longer. Rest easy King.

[@manofbeard]

When you watch James Brown dancing you can see where Prince got his inspiration for his own dance moves.

[@lyndajay4407]

And Michael Jackson too.

[@MrTPain]

Known.

[@geegums6269]

when you are good, you are good Chadwick you may be gone but you will never be forgotten 💔💔💔R.I.P king

[@rmontoya90066]

When I closed my eyes while listening perform, it was surreal. Indeed his performance was prestine on ALL levels! Chadwick Boseman was beyond amazing, his dedication, commitment and talent was impeccable, A true genius!!! Oh, how it pains my soul to know he's on a different realm, he touched and changed many generations! Our beloved Chadwick, we miss and love you beyond words. Thank you for your humility, poise, generosity, loving care for the two young children terminal patients who were patiently waiting for Black Pathers release, how you maintained in touch with them throughout production, and how deeply it affected when you learned of their passing, while you silently were fighting for your life! What a humble selfless kindred soul he had. He didn't like the spotlight, and always embraced his cast members in everything. What a great loss! Prayers and condolences to his beautiful wife and family. Rest In Peace! 🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏

[@jeannestrader6471]

So sad to have lost such great talent! We will miss Chadwick very much!

[@hanjiang7645]

He definitely deserves an Oscar award.

[@alonzojneloms8765]

Like Jamie Fox with Ray Charles! Chadwick Boseman owned the part of James Brown! Blew my mind. The way he looked into the camera. Made you feel like the 3rd person going for the ride! Man! I would laugh so hard. You forget it was Chadwick! This dude is crazy funny! And serious. Man you didn't want to piss him off! When it came to his music...... It was a big deal to him! A escape to infinity and beyond!

[@curtistinemiller4646]

Chadwick was phenomenal in Get on up,He Embodied the role so well,I can watch Get on Up everyday...Fly high 🌥🌥⛅

[@shannonD68]

Mr. Chadwick Boseman: A consummate artist actually being praised during a time when he was alive to see and hear it. "Give me flowers yet while I live". Rest in power Mr. Boseman and thank you for caring enough to make your tranformation of Mr. James Brown-funky!

[@uw1720]

RIP NELSAN ELLIS AND CHADWICK BOSEMAN

[@tanyatremble583]

He was truly a God send and he understood his purpose in the earth and he fulfilled it❤❤😥

[@Ivluve]

Chadwick Boseman was such an incredible talent, so was Nelsan Ellis. They both did well in this movie. They were so young with such talent. May they both RIP.

[@lorriekelly964]

This Man did such a great job as James ! You believe He was James ! Wow. Chad was just Gifted . He came and did what. He had to do in a short time. And He left his mark ! This was a Great Actor.

[@joycefortice235]

Every person, actor, actress, the crew,the choreographer,,, that participated in this movie was "excellent" a very powerful movie of the **Godfather of Soul** and don't even mention the music, ,it took me back to the greatest times of my life, ,the 60s gee wiz I loved.💞 this movie way,,, before Chadwick Bozeman passed away,,see I'm a moviegoer and me and my daughter and grandson saw this movie when it first premiered 2014,,so I was already familiar with it ,,,Chadwick Bozeman just brought James Brown back alive on stage again. ... And wow now Chadwick Bozeman is gone what a horrible lost,,like one of James Brown songs,,"I lost Someone "a million too one a love one ,,yea we all lost someone now he and the real James Brown are in Heaven talking about their beautiful life on earth was if only.😲 for 1 day,, RIP Chadwick and James, ,you'll never ever be forgotten especially by me.

[@mr.mackey9720]

@6:53 this guy was another good actor who died way too young.

[@joselynjolivet337]

He embodied the spirit and charisma of James Brown in this movie.

[@ladeewesley9019]

Chadwick was such a talented & beautiful soul who I really thought it was James Brown. I know only God knows and I know Chadwick sits in Gods heavens watching & waiting for us to join him. God rest Mr. Brown & Chadwick.

[@akarr9433]

True talent. So Blessed. Brother James was proud of him...well done. Now you two meet again....

[@anthonytaylor1187]

He DEFINITELY SHOULD have WON an OSCAR for his AMAZING PERFORMANCE.

[@TheShabazzProduction]

One of my best movies. We dug the hell out James coming up. Baddest Brother walking! Chad tore it up!

[@janaesimmons4672]

He was a "true natural" actor.

[@rubiesreal]

Chadwick we miss you. You were on loan from heaven and we should look at each other with the love you embodied. Rest in Paradise and Power Forevermore.

[@dethiadungan9031]

Does ANYONE understand this young man's TALENT, HE played Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, James Brown, Icons in the black World, not too mention BLACK PANTHER, our God sent us a special Gift, Consider us Blessed!!

[@mothersbloomingladiesofthe4679]

This guy was great, very talented, humble, God picked an Angel , What can we say!

[@theresareepadilla9699]

He Brought Mr. James Brown Back 😍 To Life...

[@kademukituri1424]

All this work while undergoing chemotherapy? ???? Respect

[@dreameryoung38]

Much respect,I know two people who one had colon cancer and another who had chemotherapy, yall this man was strong

[@serenakengne5835]

He wasn't yet, that was around 2013 and 2014 (he was diagnosed in 2016)

[@jawayne224]

Sadly Chadwick and Nelsan Ellis ....the guy that played Bobby Byrd are gone way too soon

[@nadinewebster5861]

Thank You for Sharing This Information; I wasn’t Aware.......So Sad

[@HelloMsSongbird]

Had the same thought.

[@jhesskeeptraveling]

I met Nelsan Ellis twice and he was so a nice guy. Crazy thing is their birthdays were one day apart. The were born in the same year. Sagitarrius brothers! RIP

[@jawayne224]

@@jhesskeeptraveling now that just gave me chills

[@tommylove9270]

@@jawayne224 ...Some times coincidence and reality! Get caught up in each other's space.

[@megablacktail]

Chadwick was such an amazing actor & human being. God bless. I'm sure he & James have met in heaven

[@rdbetta]

This is when I said that guy is a real deal playing James ooh man what is no joke heaven just keep getting better

[@trichardson3279]

Life is so unfair, but God always takes his angels 👼🏾........R.I.P. Chadwick!!!!!

[@mangogoblin3212]

It's crazy how both Nelsan Ellis and Chadwick Boseman are both deceased now. And to think Chadwick found out he had stage three colon cancer in 2016 that means this brother was already dealing with stage two or one during this time probably even while filming Jackie Robinson 😞🌹🥀

[@mtemdlamini5107]

Kenny random 😔😔😔

[@cassandragreene3348]

Truly awesome truly missed and always will be remembered. Phenomenal talent!! ❤❤❤❤

[@lucyw.mcmellan7274]

So much talent. God bless Chadwick Boseman! ❤🙏

[@sherliejohnson192]

What an amazing, and extraordinary gift he had has an actor. Surely you will be missed.

[@Etten99]

As a kid, I practically lived at the Apollo Theatre in New York. I’ve seen James Brown perform live many times. Chadwick Boseman did a fabulous job...I just wish he had done JAMES BROWN’s Baseball skit with flickering lights simulating slow motion.

[@altontyre]

He should have won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2015!

[@kns5700]

I get what Jill was saying she misses the character. Chadwick played James so well and we all know it was just a character so he's not real but she misses him.

[@djazzyh8457]

One of my FAVORITE movies

[@AprilCampbell]

The only other person could do that was Prince Rogers Nelson. Now we get to add Chadwick Boseman. That makes 3hree 💜💜

[@RPEACHES54]

That’s what I thought when Olivia said no one else could do a split like James. Prince learned from him and became a master at them!

[@nyambura3]

Chard was very gifted.

[@pathunter3715]

He was a blessing to so many people..and inspiring

[@3sock1]

A Gift from God he was!🕊

[@magalysruiz5725]

Just beautiful

[@arethawalker1724]

Damn....Nelsan Ellis(Bobby Byrd) passed also. Rip Chadwick Boseman & Nelsan Ellis🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ChassyJazzy]

love chad... bless his WIFE n family

[@dreameryoung38]

I still havent seen the movie,its been rough for me but I will one day God's will

[@jasonwilliams7902]

Super talented and Gifted

[@helenbestman5338]

He did an awesome job! Rest in heavenly paradise Chadwick. Mr. Dynamic😊😊😊😊

[@vickytaylor5464]

I find my self not getting enough of him, now that he' is gone, l know I am still in mourning, The death of my people of great talents l love so many thats gone too soon.RIH Chadwick Boesman💕

[@dawnpenson1552]

Chad done a great job as James Brown. He learned the dance moves quick for the part. It made the movie brought James Brown back threw Chadwick. Hollywood always done black actors wrong knowing they done an outstanding role in movie parts. We may have judge Will Smith and his wife Jada for bringing it to attention years ago. To think about it they was right how black actors and actresses are done wrong in Hollywood

[@johnnyace1954]

RIP Chadwick and James. I’m sure you fellas are having a soulful time up there in heaven

[@ilovemylife5]

Thanks for posting.

[@Mamalita7]

This man was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!! Gone way too soon!! RIP Chadwick.

[@verlyndouglas]

No music or person has had a greater influence on me than James Brown. Chadwick nailed it!! I was a young white man learning bass in an all black band in the mid 60s and James Brown is what we played. What a way to cut your bass playing teeth! This movie was just fantastic! I'm nearly 70 now and still playing those tunes!

[@gilbertcarter1865]

J.B.Spirit transfer into C.B.body to make this movie to be awesome for us to know why we call him Godfather of Soul and the Hardest working Man in showbiz. Thank you Thank you Thank you

[@Queensofafrica8]

He was amazing

[@graceoconnor9701]

I love this guy!!

[@mothersbloomingladiesofthe4679]

Such Brilliance !

[@mothersbloomingladiesofthe4679]

We fell in love with Chadwiick, his smile , his grace, his kindness, humbleness, his Greatness, his sweet spirit, his perfection on everything! Such a brilliant and talented young man! We wanted More, but God, wanted him Most! God picked an Angel !

[@stevenphelps7929]

I was takened back ,after this great movie, that bosewick had real talent. I was also surprised that Aykroyd really good and Mick products the movie . Awesome!!

[@mikhailbashni8936]

For a god to take such a good man away at his prime tells me there is no good or wise god .... rest in peace Chadwick Boseman.

[@danilojones7193]

This was very interesting, Rest Your Soul, welll Done

[@dm19609721]

How Chadwick did not win an Oscar let alone be nominated is beyond me!

[@bella53018]

We lost an iconic & gifted actor & human being.😣😔😔 Horribly sad his passing.

[@tanyastovall1830]

James Brown pass in 2006 Chadwick Boseman pass 2020

[@yhideit4427]

Such a gift ....such a talented Man. Thank You Chadwick...Rest In Peace

[@karenveseli6706]

A great performer in many films sadly missed

[@nicklasbrady6408]

Jill Scott!!

[@MrTrickster8000]

Rest in Peace Chadwick

[@thatgirlakweley]

Merhn... Chadwick got talent and he's a whole mood

[@graceoconnor9701]

Greatest Actor Ever!!

[@goddesswarrior760]

Chad makes every role feel live and real. His passion to bring more Black Our Truth into light is spiritual. He is still with us.

[@ronijohnson6137]

How did he do it? All of this talent and he had cancer? What an incredible, talented human being! REST IN POWER!

[@gloriaclark9693]

MY GOODNESS. GONE TO SOON. LOVE YOU.

[@adavidbujanda]

Wakanda forever

[@RadicalforGod]

I love this movie. Amazing job Chad! Rest in paradise!!

[@kaoskewenvoyouma2712]

Seems like everyone knows him best for Black Panther, but as for me I was introduced to Mr. Boseman as James Brown. R.I.P. THE FUNK DONT STOP!

[@209lapko]

They must have lots to talk about, Rest in Peace Kings

[@carmelitacarter3913]

Chadwick Boseman became James Brown. I loved this movie 💞💕💕

[@nenerideout5522]

RIP still can't believe he's gone rip😇

[@ourheartsdelight8761]

How awesome God blessed His this man to be and to do. Wow wow👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤴🏾🤴🏾🤴🏾

[@sarsbrooks4813]

MY LATE MOTHER - ELAINE EASON RIP - AND - HER LITTLE BROTHER - THE LATE KEVIN ARMSTRONG - A VIETNAM VET - THANKS FOR SERVING UNCLE BUH RIP - WOULD GET OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR - AND - TRY TO OUT JAMES BROWN EACH OTHER - LMBO - SPLITS 'N ALL - MY FAVORITE PART - THE INFAMOUS "CAMEL WALK" - LOVE IT WHEN IMITATED - THAT DANCE MOVE - MADE FAMOUS BY THE LATE GREAT JAMES BROWN THEN (SOME GUY ON SOUL TRAIN - EVOLVED IT... - AND - AFTER THE LATE GREAT MICHEAL JACKSON RIP - ANOTHER DANCING MAN - IT SOMEHOW - TURNED INTO THE "MOONWALK") WHEN THEY/WE REALIZED - THAT THEY WERE BOTH GREAT EVEN STEVENS... - THEY'D JAMES BROWN 2GETHER - THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES... - MAY YOU ALL RIP CHADWICK BOSEMAN - AND - THE LATE GREAT JAMES BROWN - IJN WE PRAY AMEN AMEN AMEN

[@jamesc0890]

An amazing performance 👏👏👏 RIP C.B

[@paulineharrison7043]

A wonderful person a talented preformer R I P my bro 😎💯

[@ladyt.thompson8992]

This is amazing, my love and congratulations to Chadwick Boseman for such a wonderful performance of James Brown and Chad the wonderful person; You have to congratulate someone of this stature, always.

[@DEEtv365]

RIP to both Nelsan and Chadwick

[@drecool6976]

This Brotha played the part.The GodFather would approve.

[@bella53018]

An incredible portrayal and definitely should have won an Oscar for best actor at the least.🙏

[@LICIOUS0777]

WOW REST IN POWER KING 🙏🏾

[@michellegrobbelaar7379]

This is the movie that made me love Chadwick Boseman. Its my favourite movie from him of all time. I watched this multiple times and I would love.